1. Mark 4:3–9 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

What does the success of the seed depend on?

Mark 4:3–9 (ESV)

3 “Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow.

From Jesus’ story, it is clear that the success of the seed depends on the nature of the soil. Good soil results in a good harvest, bad soil does not.

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